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The Falcons faced Sheffield today (13th May) in a full days racing programme at Redbraes Park.
In very blustery conditions the Falcons 2nd team started proceedings and faced up to the first of the Sheffield 2nd teams (The Rockets) in the Northern Combination League. The Falcons running out comfortable winners by 98 points to 52.
The 2nd match of the day, and the days main event, witnessed a very competitive Northern League fixture between the Falcons and Sheffield first teams. After a first heat advantage to the home side after a starting infringement from Sheffield’s Louis German, the Falcons built a steady lead throughout the whole 18 heats to win by 92 points to 83. The stand out for Sheffield was Aiden Owen who had good support from Liam Webster and Kyle Holland. For Edinburgh Mikey Hewitson raced unbeaten in the four races he finished with his other being an exclusion whilst up against Aiden Owen. Craig Newsome also raced to three victories as he collected 18 points and a bonus.
Next up was a junior challenge which was run over a six heat format with three riders in each team. Again another victory for the Falcons winning by 37 points to 23.
As weather conditions deteriorated the last fixture of the day had the Falcons 2nd team facing up to the other Sheffield 2nd team (The Phantoms) and four victories from four were secured as the home side again raced to victory by 85 points to 64.
Photos can be found here courtesy of Deek Lee-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57243403@N00/
The photo link contains the full score sheets from today.
Match 1, Edinburgh 98, Sheffield Rockets 52 (2nd Team Northern League)
Match 2, Edinburgh 92, Sheffield 83 (1st Team Northern League)
Match 3, Edinburgh 37, Sheffield 23 (Junior Challenge)
Match 4, Edinburgh 85, Sheffield Phantoms 64 (2nd Team Northern League)
Tommy Lee
Edinburgh Cycle Speedway Club
http://www.edinburghfalcons.co.uk
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